It has been almost two years since Sezmi launched its hybrid antenna and internet TV service, and now it has announced the dream of pay-TV without cable or satellite is dead. An email went out to customers tonight informing them the facility to view or record programming on their Sezmi systems will be shut off Monday, September 26th. The best compensation given for the sudden disconnect? Free access to the VOD catalog before that disappears too, on November 1st. The $20 / month Select Plus package that offered pay-TV channels over antenna never spread beyond La , although users happy to accept basic channels and online VOD had access in other markets . Still, we expect it won’t be missed just because it doesn’t look like numerous people ever signed up. Despite nice features like unique profiles for various household members, the limited sports selection bring to a halt many early adopters from the start. The corporate is seemingly attempting to pivot into selling its technology to other service providers, we’ll be patient if a Moxi-like resurgence is within the cards. Try out the letter to subscribers and our original video demo after the break while we plan a month-long memorial service for those soon-to-be-useless 1TB DVRs.
[Thanks, John]
We regret to notify you that Sezmi is discontinuing its consumer service. As of Monday, September 26, 2011, you’ll now not manage to view or record broadcast TV programming through your Sezmi System. However, you can still be capable of view movies and shows you may have already saved on your Sezmi media recorder. To assist ease the transition, you might also rent movies and shows at no charge from Sezmi’s On Demand catalog through November 1, 2011. Please visit our website www.sezmi.com/support/news for more details.
Why should you discontinue your consumer service?
Sezmi has changed its business focus to providing our product and technology platform to service providers, internationally and within the U.S., who’re concerned with providing broadband video services to their customers. In consequence, we’re not supporting our direct-to-consumer service.
What does this mean for me?
You’ll not be billed for Sezmi service. As of September 26th, one could not be capable of utilize the programming guide and your digital media recorder will not operate as a recorder. It is possible for you to to view movies and shows you will have already saved in your Sezmi system and YouTube access isn’t affected. Between now and November 1st, you can rent any movies or shows at no charge to you. After November 1, Sezmi’s On Demand catalog will now not be available but you’ll still be capable of use your Sezmi system to view all programming you have got saved to the media recorder. Detailed information is on our website, www.sezmi.com/support/news.
Thanks for having allowed us to serve you
We sincerely appreciate the keenness and loyalty our customers have always shown. Sezmi was launched to give customers a brand new video entertainment choice that offers a premium video experience at a cheaper price. With our new company focus, we’re going to continue to deliver at the promise of providing a premium and price effective TV alternative; however, we shall accomplish that through partnerships with our broadband service customers.
For questions
In case you have questions, please visit www.sezmi.com/support/news.
Thanks again for having been a Sezmi customer.
The Sezmi Team
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